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1820′s, 24 Star American Ships Flag – A Grand Signal of our National Presence

Pictured here we have an exceptionally rare and original, 1820′s large size, Hand Sewn 24 Star American Flag. The Flag came to us without information on its origin,  but we know that the 24 Star Flag was in use from … Continue reading

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The Boston Wool Trade Association / Philadelphia Wool and Textile Association Baseball Trophy, 1912-1916

We are pleased to be able to offer here our first ever Guest blogger!! We hope that you enjoy her blog post!! Blog Post by Virginia Caputo  -Our Big Fat Life in Antiques Many of us who are antiques dealers love … Continue reading

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Ephemera Demistified

Confessions of a “Antiques” Blogger  1864 Civil War Soldier’s Letter written on an Illustrated Broadside Song Sheet I have been working with the Walnutts team now for… Well lets face it, my whole life. As the daughter of the Walnutts Antiques founders, I … Continue reading

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Buffalo Bill Cody : Personal Photographs from His Family Collection

Every once in a while, we are lucky enough to come across items that are truly “Fresh to the Market”. So what does that mean exactly? “Fresh to the Market” is a term used to describe an item (or items) … Continue reading

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The Description of America: A 17th Century Interpretation of the Western Hemisphere

If you were holding this, you’d be holding the world in your hands. Or, the Western Hemisphere, at least, as interpreted in the mid-1600′s. It is an original, 1646 / 1662, “Miniature Speed” Map of the Western Hemisphere depicting North … Continue reading

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